Deforest
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deforest is a verb meaning (transitive) To clear (an area) of forest.
Meaning
(transitive) To clear (an area) of forest.
More Meanings
- (transitive, law, archaic) To disafforest (remove legal status as forest).
Word Forms
- deforests
- deforesting
- deforested
Synonyms for deforest
Depending on context, synonyms include defoliate, disforest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disforest, defoliate, unforest, deafforest, enforest, reforest.
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